The WNBA knew it had an officiating problem last season. What the league may not have expected is how quickly its attempt to fix that problem would create a brand-new debate across the sport. After ...

The WNBA is not new to officiating issues. This offseason, the league took an added step toward addressing the problems by establishing a task force whose responsibility will be to provide feedback on ...

The WNBA formed an officiating task force to fix physicality issues, but early 2026 season data shows teams averaging 22.3 fouls per game, up from 17.5.

The WNBA’s stricter officiating this season is reducing excessive physicality as the league looks to better protect players from injuries.

The WNBA established a task force to help solve its officiating woes. Alika Jenner / Getty Images No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is trying to fix its physicality problem and is going through some growing pains during the opening week of the season. Fouls are up so far in the first week of the WNBA ...

Two-time WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark is among the most essential figures in the WNBA right now. But while she is known for ...

The WNBA has received a lot of criticism in recent years for its inconsistent officiating. Whether it's coaches, players, or fans, it often felt like after every game, at least one person (and usually ...

But the WNBA later said officials missed a shot-clock violation at 1:14 and “the referees improperly failed to review the play under the instant replay rules.” After Game 4, the league also conceded ...